Operating Engineer: Heavy Equipment & Yard Ops

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Town of Sandy Creek (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking an Operating Engineer / Equipment Operator for our Sandy Creek, NY outdoor construction yard. The role involves safe movement of materials, operating forklifts, telehandlers and wheel loaders in all weather, and coordinating with on-site customers.

Pay is $54.00 per hour with a January 2027 start date and comprehensive benefits. The position requires OSHA 30, OSHA safety practices, and a background in moving heavy loads up to 30,000 lbs.

Qualifications

• Certified forklift operator - required.
• Two (2) to four (4) years in a heavy forklift operator role.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with moving and managing materials up to 30,000 lbs.
• Experience working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Experience in shipping and receiving.
• OSHA 30 Certification is required.
• Experience in the electrical construction industry (preferred).
• Experience with ERP inventory management systems (preferred).
• First Aid and CPR Certified (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Follows company Health & Safety Program to ensure safety on site.
• Operates equipment for unloading, storage and loading of electrical construction materials.
• Interfaces with customer representatives on site.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Equipment experience includes light and heavy forklifts, telehandlers, and wheel loaders.
• Performs daily equipment checks to ensure safe operation.
• Uses company truck to deliver and pick up materials from yard to jobsite.

Skills

Forklift operation

Outdoor work

Equipment operation experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP inventory management systems

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking an Operating Engineer / Equipment Operator for our Sandy Creek, NY outdoor construction yard. The role involves safe movement of materials, operating forklifts, telehandlers and wheel loaders in all weather, and coordinating with on-site customers.

Pay is $54.00 per hour with a January 2027 start date and comprehensive benefits. The position requires OSHA 30, OSHA safety practices, and a background in moving heavy loads up to 30,000 lbs.